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Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K10D and Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the K10D (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K10D was introduced 3 years earlier than the E70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K10D matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax E70

 K10D E70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution210k112kSharper screen (+98k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K10D

 E70 K10D 
RevealedJanuary 2009December 2006Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax E70

 K10D E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D has outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K10D against the E70.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and E70 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and E70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K10D includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged K10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography features
Pentax E70 Portrait photography features
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K10D
Sports photography with Pentax E70
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E70 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax E70
 Pentax K10DPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K10D Pentax Optio E70
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2006-12-15 2009-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.4"
Display resolution 210k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $140